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Christchurch’s Favourite Brit’ Repeats at Christchurch’s Marathon Almost 12
months ago British runner, Hannah Oldroyd, was a surprise winner of the South Island’s
premier marathon event. The Christchurch-based 30-year-old had been in the country ... More >>

With three weeks until race day, the ASB Christchurch Marathon is again shaping up
as New Zealand’s premier road race, and amongst the 4000-plus starters are two
top women – one the defending champion while the other has finished on every step ... More >>

Tough Conditions Deliver Close Racing In Christchurch A bitter southerly wind and
rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of more than 4000 runners in today’s ASB Christchurch
Marathon. Close racing was the order of the day, with the 10k, half marathons and ... More >>

A Guinness world record attempt, water carriers, City Councilors and a handful of
80-year olds are among a colourful cast of 4000-plus characters lining up for Sunday’s
ASB Christchurch Marathon. More >>

The defending champion will be missing from this weekend’s ASB Christchurch half
marathon. But with three previous placegetters, a former full marathon winner and
a hand full of talented dark horses, whoever takes line honours will have beaten ... More >>

In a rivalry that speaks volumes of the new-look New Zealand, the race for line
honours at Queen’s Birthday Weekend’s ASB Christchurch Marathon is expected to
be fought between a Wellington-based Japanese runner and an Auckland-based Irishman. More >>

Community Rising to Christchurch’s Marathon Challenge With 5000 entries, 200 volunteers
and thousands of spectators, the new-look ASB Christchurch Marathon will once again
be one of the South Island’s most significant community occasions. The annual Queen’s ... More >>

This weekend’s Christchurch Airport Marathon also plays host to the New Zealand
half marathon championship, and with the defending champion absent this year, the
men’s national title race is wide open. On a new course back in the inner-city, ... More >>

It’s official … the new-look Christchurch Airport Marathon is under starter’s
orders for Sunday 31st May, back within Christchurch’s four avenues on a new course
that promises to re-invigorate both the event and the central city . More >>

Fast times and cut-throat racing will be the order of the day in Christchurch this
Sunday as a collection of New Zealanders and Australians go head to head at the Christchurch
Airport Half Marathon. More >>

The Christchurch Marathon has been a highlight on the South Island calendar for
31 years. But the announcement of a new principal sponsor sees it poised to become
a major national and international event. More >>